How to Pronounce "abend"
word
ˈæbɛnd/, /əˈbɛnd
AB-end, uh-BEND
əˈbɛnd
uh-BEND
Definition
An "abend" is a computer term referring to an unexpected program crash or abnormal end caused by an error.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæbɛnd/, /əˈbɛnd
British English
əˈbɛnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AB-end, uh-BEND
UK
uh-BEND
Listen in Context
The program had an abend and stopped working.
If there is a bug, it might cause an abend.
The system log shows an abend at midnight.
We need to check what caused last night's abend in the payroll software.